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Metadata Librarian for Latin American Resources (Assistant Librarian) -University of Texas at Austin

The Metadata Librarian for Latin American Resources provides expertise...

Job Posting Title: Metadata Librarian for Latin American Resources (Assistant Librarian)

Hiring Department: UT Libraries

Position Open To: All Applicant

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: June 01, 2021

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Description: The Metadata Librarian for Latin American Resources provides expertise to support all processes and workflows for resource description and access of the Libraries' digital and physical Latin American collections.

Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas Libraries welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of diverse perspectives and experiences. We believe inclusivity is critical to fostering excellence in all of our endeavors, and we promote diversity in our collections and services, as well as in our recruiting, hiring, and retention practices.

Please note that the date of first review for this position will be Monday, May 10, 2021.

Responsibilities

  • Creates, transforms, reviews, and manages descriptive metadata for Latin American digital content and participates in migration of legacy content to new platforms. Recommends appropriate metadata standards, develops workflows, and creates processes and pathways for certifying the quality control of metadata created by others. Consults on metadata strategies associated with digital initiatives and projects, designing workflows and policies to support discovery and access. Trains other library staff on development of descriptive metadata for digitized and born-digital material.
  • Provides description of all formats of library materials, including rare books. Coordinates efforts to provide and maintain bibliographic and authority records that adhere to current standards.
  • Contributes to the development, revision, and implementation of metadata policies in the Libraries.
  • Gathers, reports, and analyzes statistics related to metadata creation and maintenance.
  • Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in resource description for physical and digital content.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in library science or equivalent. Professional working proficiency in Spanish, including written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Latin American history and culture. Demonstrated experience with XML-based standards. Demonstrated experience with metadata transformation and remediation tools and techniques for batch creation and manipulation of metadata (e.g. Excel, Oxygen, MARCEdit, PyMARC, OpenRefine, XSLT, and/or scripting languages). Demonstrated experience working with digital repositories. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Outstanding attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities, initiative, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity. Capacity to adjust and thrive in an evolving, future-oriented environment and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. Commitment to a diverse academic community, and an understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional working proficiency in Portuguese and/or Latin American Indigenous language. Demonstrated experience with MARC and non-MARC metadata in a library, archive, and/or museum environment. Familiarity with archival collections and best practices related to their description. Knowledge of linked data best practices and standards (RDF, SPARQL). Application of linked data and semantic web technologies. Understanding of issues involved in developing, licensing, maintaining, and/or delivering digital collections of various types. Competence for successfully shepherding a variety of projects associated with cataloging and metadata operations in an academic library. Experience creating and managing projects. Knowledge of next-generation information discovery systems. Aptitude to effectively supervise projects while leading, training, and motivating employees.

Research indicates that applicants with marginalized identities are hesitant to apply for positions if they do not meet all of the qualifications. We want to emphasize that although experience in certain areas is desirable, candidates who meet the required qualifications or equivalencies, demonstrate excellent promise, and a passion for the field are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration. Opportunities for training, mentorship, and support from individuals with a variety of skill sets exist locally, regionally, and nationally.

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

  • May work around standard office conditions; typical library conditions.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation; use of manual dexterity.
  • Lifting objects, bending, kneeling, walking, standing.
  • Likely work between two buildings necessitating two workspaces.

Work Shift

  • Monday - Friday between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., as arranged with supervisor

Required Materials

  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

During your application, Workday will prompt you to answer the following supplementary questions:

  • Please describe your experience with non-MARC metadata creation and management. What standards and tools are you proficient with and how have you applied them in your work?
  • What does a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace mean to you?
  • Please tell us about your language skills in Spanish (and Portuguese or a Latin American Indigenous language, if applicable), including verbal and written proficiency.
  • The person in this position must show initiative, capably manage complex workflows, and problem solve. Please describe how you have demonstrated these qualities.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2020 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.

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